

The Toyota Sienna may have richer materials, but its dash looks like it was designed five years ago.
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The buttons, dials and stalks operate free of sloppy wriggles. Its dashboard has sharp-looking gauges and attractive low-gloss plastics. Even five years into this generation, the overall design still feels contemporary. Minivan interiors have cleaned up nicely these days, and the Odyssey ranks among the best. In ascending order, trim levels include the LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. There are minimal changes for the 2009 version, which you can compare with the ’08 here. The current generation has been around since the 2005 model year, and it got a modest freshening for 2008. I also wish Honda would learn a thing or two from Chrysler and make its features more user-friendly. It’s even a bit of fun to drive, though at some point either you or your spouse will likely complain about its firm ride.

The Honda Odyssey, one of America’s best-selling minivans, has all the patent strengths a kid-hauler should have: roominess, safety, reliability and decent fuel efficiency. To see what’s new for 2010, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years. Little of substance has changed with this year’s model. Editor’s note: This review was written in July 2009 about the 2009 Honda Odyssey.
